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Under the leadership of Dr. Bharat Lall, Pinnacle Hotels USA has developed a diverse portfolio of hotel properties across the United States. Since creating the company 14 years ago, Dr. Lall has led it through several business cycles. As a contrarian investor, Dr. Lall has slowly built up his company's inventory by finding opportunities to acquire properties below market value. Diversity is a Bharat Lall, MD, watchword, so the Pinnacle hotels range from budget to full-service. Pinnacle operates hotels under the Hilton, Marriott, Four Points, La Quinta, and Days Inn brand names. Dr. Lall's career as a hotelier and real estate investor is his second. As his father did before him, Dr. Bharat Lall left medicine at the age of 40 to begin a career in business. Among the most impressive purchases Pinnacle has made under Dr. Bharat Lall's stewardship, was the 2009 acquisition of the Marriott Riverside Hotel. At the time, industry experts called it a very smart move into a quality property selling below the market. He negotiated a purchase price of $19.3 million, a third less than the hotel's original development cost, said to have topped $29 million. Pinnacle continues to operate the Marriott Riverside, a 292-room hotel with a full conference center and swimming pools. In addition to operating properties, Dr. Lall has made money buying and selling, leading Pinnacle through more than 80 property transactions. Dr. Lall was trained as a physician at the University of Glasgow, earning his degree in 1979. He then spent several years teaching and working as a practicing clinician. Dr. Lall is a lifetime member of the San Diego Indian American Association, an organization founded in 1984. He has donated to the microlending organization, Kiva.org, and the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Trust Fund. The Hare Krishna and BAPS charities along with the San Diego State University Library have all benefited from his generosity. Dr. Bharat Lall resides in San Diego.

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Zilker Metropolitan Park - Austin’s Recreational Epicenter

A respected hospitality executive, Bharat Lall has overseen numerous hotel acquisitions over the past two decades, with an emphasis on underperforming properties with upside potential. As head of Pinnacle Hotels USA, Bharat Lall owns and operates a number of Texas hotels, including Hyatt Regency North Dallas and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin. The latter hotel offers comfortable stays in a historic part of Texas’ vibrant capital, which is rich in restaurants, art galleries, music clubs, and parks. One of the area’s most popular recreational destinations is the 351-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park, home to the Taniguchi Oriental Garden and the Zilker Hillside Theatre, which hosts musical performances in a range of genres. It is also the outdoor setting of Shakespeare in the Park and the annual Zilker Summer Musical. Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of volleyball courts and an extensive disc golf course, as well as boating and rowing opportunities. The spring-fed Barton Springs Pool is perfect for swimming and offers a comfortable year-round temperature of nearly 70 degrees. Each year, the Zilker Park Kite Festival draws kite enthusiasts of all ages, while Blues on the Green brings the sounds of one of America’s distinctive musical styles to Austin. The park brightens up the city skyline during the holidays, with the trail of lights leading to the 155-foot-tall Zilker Holiday Tree, which has more than 3,000 multicolored lights running from it.

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Personalization and Seamless Technology Drive Hospitality Experiences

Bharat Lall is a respected hotel executive who guides Pinnacle Hotels USA and owns and operates properties such as Doubletree Austin and Marriott Riverside. Focusing on finding value in branded, midscale properties, Bharat Lall pays close attention to hospitality trends across the country. One distinct trend identified by Smart Meetings is of catering to millennials, those who range from age 20 to the mid-30s. Expected to reach 50 percent of customers within eight years, this demographic has specific characteristics that include a preference for spontaneity and personalized interaction, as well as seamless facility with technology. Distinct features that attract millennials as repeat customers include no-hassle check ins and dining options that include gourmet food at reasonable prices. The upside of a satisfied millennial is that he or she is more likely to share that experience on social media, thereby creating an increase in customer interest. Technology is also a key attribute that brings customers of all ages coming back. High speed Internet is appreciated, as are sites and apps that allow quick booking and flexible changes to reservations. Professionals and business travelers expect conference centers to maintain the latest PowerPoint friendly equipment and support staff who can knowledgeably troubleshoot should issues occur.

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New San Diego Library Branch Under Construction

As the president and CEO of Pinnacle Hotels USA, Inc., founder Bharat Lall supervises nine different hotel properties in Southern California and Texas. Active in his community, Bharat Lall supports organizations throughout the San Diego area, including the San Diego Public Library. Construction on a new 14,000-square-foot library is underway in the uptown San Diego area, with the new building set to replace the current Mission Hills-Hillcrest branch. The new branch will be situated on W. Washington Street and will contain state-of-the art technology, areas for children, areas for study, an area for community group meetings, and a number of computer labs. The new branch is also making a commitment to environmental stewardship and has been designed to meet certification standards set forth by LEED, an organization that measures the energy efficiency and sustainability of building projects. The cost of the library is an estimated $20 million, with the city of San Diego kicking in approximately half. The remainder of the project is funded through donations from charitable foundations.

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Free Preparatory Classes at San Diego Public Library

By acquiring underperforming hotels and enhancing their value, Bharat Lall has been able to successfully grow Pinnacle Hotels USA, a property management company in San Diego, California. Bharat Lall is also active in charity and is a supporter of the San Diego Public Library. In July of 2017, San Diego City Mayor Kevin Faulconer and the University of California, San Diego, announced that the San Diego Public Library and the UC San Diego Extension are partnering to offer middle and high school students free classes to prepare them for college and a better future. The classes are part of a bigger objective of maximizing San Diego’s network of libraries by offering a range of academic and training courses. Classes are offered through Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) and focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education, pre-college preparation, and courses and certificates for many in-demand skills, such as data analytics. This program aims to address the limited educational access available to minorities, women, and the economically challenged.

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Rancho Bernardo Opens Its Doors to Vacationers and Businesspeople

Since he entered the hotel acquisition business in 1989, Bharat Lall has made strategic investments in a number of properties in popular vacation and convention destinations. In 1998, he founded Pinnacle Hotels USA, which today directs operations at nine locations working under prestigious brands such as Radisson and Marriott. Today, Bharat Lall’s Pinnacle portfolio includes properties in Southern California, as well as in Austin and North Dallas, Texas. Located in North San Diego, the Radisson Hotel San Diego - Rancho Bernardo boasts a heated pool with a whirlpool, upscale golf courses, and more. Accessible via a free airport shuttle service operating within a five-mile radius, Rancho Bernardo invites guests to relax in its on-site restaurant-bar, and to enjoy excursions to numerous shopping malls and factory outlet stores in the San Diego area. And a day trip to Carlsbad, in North San Diego County, gives both business and leisure travelers the chance to walk along some of California’s most beautiful oceanfront land and taste samples at nine local breweries. On its website, Pinnacle offers prospective guests the chance to virtually tour Rancho Bernardo and its other properties.

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San Diego County Library Hosts Teen Tech Week

Since 1989, Bharat Lall has been a leader in the hotel acquisition sector and ultimately a founder of his own company, Pinnacle Hotels USA. Outside of his work life, Bharat Lall supports many worthy causes in his community, including the San Diego County Library. In March, the San Diego County Library held Teen Tech Week. The library's branches played host to a number of programs promoting awareness and interest in technology topics among teenagers. Some of the events were 3D printing seminars, virtual reality exhibitions, and informational meetings about advances in robotics and the importance of coding. The Young Adult Library Services Association developed Teen Tech Week as a way to reach teens, parents, and other stakeholders in education about the growing influence of technology in everyday life, stressing literacy and competence in these areas. The San Diego County Library has embraced these initiatives, which makes the library a great place to learn more about emergent technology and how to use it.

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Tips for Cleaning a Hotel Room

From its base in San Diego, California, Pinnacle Hotels USA, which was created in 1998 by Bharat Lall, invests in hotels that have the potential to improve performance. In doing so, Bharat Lall and the team at Pinnacle revitalize the hotels in the company’s portfolio by refurbishing them and ensuring each provides guests with the level of service they expect. Cleaning lies at the core of this service, as guests expect the rooms they pay for to be spotless upon arrival. Here are some tips for keeping hotel rooms properly cleaned. 1. Start cleaning from the top of the room and work your way downwards, as dust falls and you create more work for yourself if you do it the other way around. 2. When vacuuming, move into the room with the vacuum until you reach the end, then reverse the motion so capture any dust you may have dragged into the room in the first sweep. Make sure you focus on problem areas in both runs. 3. Open the curtains and windows to let natural light and air into the room, as this provides better ventilation when using chemicals and also allows you to see dust and other grime in areas you may otherwise have missed.

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The Benefits of Investing in Hotel Rooms

From its headquarters in San Diego, California, Pinnacle Hotels USA, which was founded by Bharat Lall in 1998, currently oversees the operations of nine hotels across major hospitality brands including Sheraton and Hilton. Involved in the industry since 1989, Bharat Lall stays on top of the latest developments in hospitality investment while placing his focus on timely acquisitions that offer the largest potential for generating returns. The benefits of investing in hotel rooms are numerous, particularly in comparison to other forms of commercial real estate. In general, hotel room investment does not require as much capital as other forms of investment; figures from HVS, a research organization focused on hospitality, states that the 2015-16 cost per room, including improvements, ranges from $91,200 for budget hotel rooms, through to $201,300 for mid-scale rooms. The latter is considered by many to be the main money earned for investors in hospitality. Investors can expect to see regular returns peaking at 10 percent for variable rate contracts, and also assume minimal risk when buying from renowned brands. For example, maintenance and customer service issues are the concern of the hotel itself, rather than the person who invested in the room.

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San Diego State University's Fund Raising Campaign

With a passion for real estate investments, Bharat Lall founded Pinnacle Hotels USA in 1998. Throughout the years, Bharat Lall has shared his success by giving back to the community in various ways, including donating to San Diego State University (SDSU). As observed by SDSU, the best universities in the United States have large endowments to help them support various school initiatives. To increase the university’s endowment and support programs such as scholarships, professorships, and physical infrastructure, the Campaign for SDSU was initiated in July 2007. The Campanile Foundation, an SDSU official auxiliary, is spearheading the campaign. The original goal of $500 million was achieved by September 2014 thanks to generous donations. A new goal of $750 million was set, which also has been exceeded, with more than $765 million now raised since the campaign’s inception. Among the projects supported by the campaign are the university’s new Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex, which has a scheduled opening in 2018.